Just got Lasik Today

Gulzakar

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I opted for the Interlase incision...

so far so good :) my astigmatism (at night of course) seems to actually be better than before...minus the white haze. Just had the surgery today. my set corrected vision is 20/15. and so far it feels like it...just like wearing my lenses...I can almost get 20/10 in the left eye with a lense.

It's not really scary...but the vaccum around they eye (for the incision) hurts, everything else is a cake walk... :) you actually go blind when the vaccum is placed, then once they take it off your vision returns.

my eyes were at -4.5 (-5.0 is considered highly myopic) with a mild astigmatism...most of my problems were from the myopia. If you can afford it, I encourage you to at least go for a consult.

It's frickin weird not having to throw on contacts for glasses...I took a nap and woke up today, put on my glasses, and thought "WTF"...oh yeah, don't need em anymore :)
 

dug777

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kewl, i think i'll give them a few years to really perfect it myself...heard too many horror stories :Q
 

Zee

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Originally posted by: dug777
kewl, i think i'll give them a few years to really perfect it myself...heard too many horror stories :Q

yeah ill wait another 20 years or so too
 

Mickey Eye

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I'm considering this too. My prescription is so weak that it should be an easy fix. All I need to wear glasses for is to prevent headaches whilst using a computer and reading.
 

Gulzakar

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Lasik has been out for quite some time... wait another 20 years and you'll be too old to really wreap the rewards. I'm 27, just the right age...your eyes have stopped changing and are still fresh, your actual internal lense is still flexible.

Seriosuly, the whole procedure, from me walking in to walking out was 1 hour. the incision laser was 1 minute each eye, and the corrective laser was about 15 seconds each eye.
 

Ketteringo

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I can't wait to get this done! Only problem is that I had an ulcer before that might cause complications :(
 

Gulzakar

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normally 1500/eye, but thats using the mechanical blade to cut the cornea. I opted for the Interlase laser, 800 more total. I'm out $3800, but since Ive spent 3x that in pc parts over the last 5 years, it's worth it :)

 

dug777

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Originally posted by: Gulzakar
Lasik has been out for quite some time... wait another 20 years and you'll be too old to really wreap the rewards. I'm 27, just the right age...your eyes have stopped changing and are still fresh, your actual internal lense is still flexible.

Seriosuly, the whole procedure, from me walking in to walking out was 1 hour. the incision laser was 1 minute each eye, and the corrective laser was about 15 seconds each eye.

i'll wait till i'm 27 too then, 6 years time ;)
 

Gulzakar

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ATOT Guinea Pig :)

blast!

so far so good :) My doctor was super nice, called my home at 9PM to checkup. Nice guy, SMART guy...MIT biochem, Stanford Medical...kind of earthy fellow, one of those people whom you would't feel nervous about holding your fabrige' egg.
 

dug777

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Originally posted by: Gulzakar
ATOT Guinea Pig :)

blast!

so far so good :) My doctor was super nice, called my home at 9PM to checkup. Nice guy, SMART guy...MIT biochem, Stanford Medical...kind of earthy fellow, one of those people whom you would't feel nervous about holding your fabrige' egg.

not a Dr.Nick then? ;)
 

KK

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i got it done back in feb, feels great not having to worry about contacts/glasses. I haven't had any problem so far. My wife got it done about a month later, she's had no problems either. I haven't personally known anyone to have the procedure and not have great results.
 

Ikonomi

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Thanks for the informative post. Did the surgery correct your astigmatism? I have a pretty severe case in both eyes, so if the procedure cannot correct astigmatism, I'd still have to wear glasses or contacts, I guess.

It's not really scary...but the vaccum around they eye (for the incision) hurts, everything else is a cake walk... you actually go blind when the vaccum is placed, then once they take it off your vision returns.

Sorry, but that sounds scary. :( :( :( I'm a wuss. :(
 
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I got it done a few years back and have no complaints. Do your homework and know the risks. Just like any surgery the unexpected can happen. I have heard the horror stories also.
 

weirdichi

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Originally posted by: Gulzakar
I opted for the Interlase incision...

so far so good :) my astigmatism (at night of course) seems to actually be better than before...minus the white haze. Just had the surgery today. my set corrected vision is 20/15. and so far it feels like it...just like wearing my lenses...I can almost get 20/10 in the left eye with a lense.

It's not really scary...but the vaccum around they eye (for the incision) hurts, everything else is a cake walk... :) you actually go blind when the vaccum is placed, then once they take it off your vision returns.

my eyes were at -4.5 (-5.0 is considered highly myopic) with a mild astigmatism...most of my problems were from the myopia. If you can afford it, I encourage you to at least go for a consult.

It's frickin weird not having to throw on contacts for glasses...I took a nap and woke up today, put on my glasses, and thought "WTF"...oh yeah, don't need em anymore :)

So can you shoot webby stuff from your wrists also, Peter Parker? :D
 

Gulzakar

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my astigmatism was mild...they have this optional "custom lasic" that removes the astigmastism...which means at night you'll be able to see better...no aura effect...but mines not bad.

right now I don't get the aura,b ut I get a "box" around lighted objects...which is normal (for me) for about 24 hours after the surgery or so.

as I said, thebest thing to do is go in for a consult...for me? even if the boxes stay it's still worth it. you do more damage to your eye by wearing those blasted contacts... :)
 

Kelemvor

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As soon as this is covered by insurance *hope* *pray* *beg*... I'll be all over it. I also have astigmatism and it's not all that bad. Have to wear glasses to drive and use the computer but I can see without them. Just not in perfect detail. I used to take my glasses off to read even.

But can't afford it right now.
 

CVSiN

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Originally posted by: Gulzakar
I opted for the Interlase incision...

so far so good :) my astigmatism (at night of course) seems to actually be better than before...minus the white haze. Just had the surgery today. my set corrected vision is 20/15. and so far it feels like it...just like wearing my lenses...I can almost get 20/10 in the left eye with a lense.

It's not really scary...but the vaccum around they eye (for the incision) hurts, everything else is a cake walk... :) you actually go blind when the vaccum is placed, then once they take it off your vision returns.

my eyes were at -4.5 (-5.0 is considered highly myopic) with a mild astigmatism...most of my problems were from the myopia. If you can afford it, I encourage you to at least go for a consult.

It's frickin weird not having to throw on contacts for glasses...I took a nap and woke up today, put on my glasses, and thought "WTF"...oh yeah, don't need em anymore :)

you do know you are NOT supposed to be watching TV or looking at a CRT for 48 hours right?
it puts alot of strain on your eyes after lasic...
it should have been in your intructions..
 

iamwiz82

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Originally posted by: FrankyJunior
As soon as this is covered by insurance *hope* *pray* *beg*... I'll be all over it. I also have astigmatism and it's not all that bad. Have to wear glasses to drive and use the computer but I can see without them. Just not in perfect detail. I used to take my glasses off to read even.

But can't afford it right now.

I'm not sure why it isn't covered. My ins. covers a visit and lenses every year and you have to think that this is going to cost more than $3000 in the long run.